Blog Journeys of a Lifelong Learner

Literal and figurative storms are generally unpleasant, but they can bring considerable benefits:

1. They provide unexpected opportunities to help others.
2. They provide unexpected opportunities to receive help from others.
3. They challenge notions of security.
4. They can come suddenly, necessitating flexibility.
5. They force immediate action.
6. They eliminate distractions from the truly important.
7. They generally end.
8. They come upon all.
9. They reveal true identity.
10. They provide valuable water.
11. They trigger survival instincts.
12. They effect significant topographical changes.
13. They sharpen focus.
14. They force us to make decisions we might otherwise delay.
15. They bring important issues to prominent focus.
16. They generate adrenaline.
17. They are equalizers.
18. They increase the palatability of change.
19. They bring to light ideas that might otherwise be missed.
20. They can encourage the exploration of new territory.
21. They create new opportunities.